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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Semi Final 1

Fri, 26 Jul

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Ding Dong Lounge

Get ready for the first night of the Semi-Finals at Ding Dong Lounge. Three bands—SuperMild, Soul Stroke and Backshotz—compete for the Grand Final. Please note: Forsworn have pulled out. Door sales available

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Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Semi Final 1
Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition Semi Final 1

Time & Location

26 Jul 2024, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Ding Dong Lounge, 26 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Get ready for an epic night at Ding Dong Lounge as we host the first night of the Semi-Finals of our Band Competition! Four stellar bands will go head-to-head, vying for a coveted spot in the Grand Final, where only two will advance to the next round, set to rock the stage on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Performing Bands

  • Soul Stroke

  • SuperMild

  • Backshotz

Please note: Forsworn are sick and can no longer play.

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Ticket Details

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    NZ$10.00
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    Tax: GST included
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